Our December 2017 radio shows are now online. For links to listen to the shows plus a full list of topics an interviews, click here or click "read more" and scroll down. (Sound files may take a few moments to load).
Our interviews included El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, Assembly candidate James Elia, and Sullivan Solar President Daniel Sullivan. We covered hot issues from efforts to reduce firefighters’ suicides to resources to help wildfire survivors, as well as charitable giving to help people in need over the holiday season.
The East County Magazine Show airs Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. on KNSJ, 89.1 FM. Our shows rerun on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Read more and listen to our December shows:
Friday, December 1, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/zracm7upyt/ECMShow12-1-17.mp3
Intro
CPUC denies SDG&E wildfire reimbursement
Flu deaths rise
Fighting firefighter suicides
Waterfall tragedy: Noringers of Jamul
GreenScene: Food recovery challenge
Gas tax repeal effort
Lions, Tigers and Bears has new habitat
Crimebeat: Groping by deputy alleged
Library privatization lawsuit
Toys 4 Tots
Capitol report: Trump burns Calif. fire victims
Asian detentions
PNS: State and local taxes could rise under fed tax bill
Destination East County: Festivals and events
Holiday trivia
Airport runway closures
Hoverboard recalls
Country Christmas: music by US Air Force band
Monday, December 4, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/4zmkjx454m/ECMShow12-4-17.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: Flynn pleads guilty
PNS daily news: Trump attacks FBI, immigrants support grows, national monuments to be destroyed, brain science for foster care
Red flag warning and high winds alert
High wind safety tips
Disaster relief plea for Calif. wildfire survivors
Holiday pet safety tips
La Mesa Conversations holiday mixer
Firetruck toy parade
Destination East County: festivals and events
KNSJ give big
Stadium plans for SDSU
Bookshelf: Bill Swank, Santa and baseball book author (rerun )
Toys 4 Tots
Green Scene: food recovery challenge: EPA honors Ramona school district
Lions Tigers and Bears new habitat
DeAnza expedition’s Christmas Eve in East County
Friday, December 8, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/9yjnea1r6x/ECMshow12-8-17.mp3
Intro
Wildfires update
Red flag warning
Outages spark outrage
Be prepared for power outages
Lost hiker sparks Jamul fire
Capitol report: Tax bill passes Senate
Wildfire deduction up in smoke
Wildfire reimbursement by SDG&E rejected for losses from outages
Smart bags banned by airlines
Scammers: Wells Fargo insurance scam
Navy to Coastal Commission: no burying nuclear waste at San Onofre
*Newsmaker: Daniel Sullivan, Sullivan Solar Power, on battery backups and time of use changes to your energy bill
Destination East County: festivals and events
Monday, December 11, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/bnsy56bjma/ECMShow12-11-17.mp3
Intro
Fire updates – Lilac and Thomas fires
Joltin’ Julian (earthquakes)
Evacuation compensation from insurers
Boil water notice
Outage compensation
Disaster victims’ rights
Generators recalled
Recording fees
Wildfire deduction up in smoke
Navy to Coastal Commission: no nuclear waste at San Onofre
Smart bags
Scammers: Wells Fargo Insurance
Newsmaker: Daniel Sullivan, Sullivan Solar, on solar batteries and time of use changes to your utility bill (rerun)
Sounds of history: Christmas Dinner
Toys 4 Tots
Firefighter suicides
Lions, Tigers and Bears new habitat
County advises consumers to check your receipts
Christmas tree safety
Friday, December 15, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/31mzjldksk/ECMShow12-15-17.mp3
Intro
Dulzura Cal Fire firefighter killed
Power outage concerns grow
Generator program
Free pets for Christmas from Humane Society
Alpine parks meeting
Capitol Report: Alabama Senate race upset
Arson fire in Fletcher Hills
Lilac Fire help for survivors
KNSJ give big
Destination East County: festivals and events
Gloria’s Vivaldi by San Diego Festival Chorus and Orchestra
Monday, December 18, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/26cd7k0vcs/ECMShow12-18-17.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: Charitable deductions hurt by tax bill
Public News Service: Tax bill updates, environmental bill introduced to save wildlife
PNS: Local broadband efforts after net neutrality repeal
La Mesa joins homeless task force
Pine Valley fire station breaks ground
Granite Hills football player killed
Free pets for Christmas from Humane Society
*Newsmaker: James Elia, Democratic candidate for Assembly
KNSJ Give Big
Friday, December 22, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/t0wsj8bkyy/ECMShow12-22-17-FINAL.mp3
Capitol Report: tax bill goes to Trump
Hepatitis cases down
Lemon Grove Sheriff deputies have body cameras
Holiday power outages
People Power: Gifts for homeless children
Child safety seats available for low-income parents
Scholarships
Green Scene: Christmas tree recycling
Cell phone health
Plane crash at Gillespie Field
Destination East County: Festivals and events
*Newsmaker: Bill Wells, El Cajon Mayor, on future of East County Performing Arts Center, homelessness, and economic improvements in El Cajon
Monday, December 25, 2017 – rerun due to Christmas holiday
Friday, December 29, 2017
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/xnrmza0n3h/ECMShow12-29-17.mp3
Kalasho’s countersuit thrown out by judge
Pope Francis’ Christmas message
Capitol report: fining poor defendants
Flu deaths rise in San Diego County
New laws for motorists
More new laws in 2018
People Power: gifts for homeless kids
Firefighter’s widow’s inspiring words
Fire at Lenora Winery leaves family homeless
Green Scene: hiking app for county parks
Scholarships: San Diego Foundation
Incandescent bulbs gone
Missing senior found
White tiger cub comes to Alpine
KNSJ give big
Bookshelf (rerun): Don Harrison, author of 77 Miles of Jewish Stories
Green Scene: Christmas tree recycling
Child safety seats
Cell phone health